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This episode turned out very well. Could they have done better? Yes. Did they nail enough of it to make it work? Definitely.

As for pacing, I think they handled it as well as they could. Unlike EP1, they were able to stick in what they needed to without making things feel rushed, and only fully eliminating one scene I was sad to see go. I'm a bit worried about ep11, but we'll get there when we get there.

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--Hitchhikers

A good episode, really. Some stuff were cut, but the important and substantial were left, and that's what matters. Though Rosa's and Gohda's seiyuu work was really amazing.

I agree. I'm liking the voice acting work in the series a lot and those two in particular did a pretty good job this time around. Even Maria's voice was alright, although in her case the creepy faces continue to be...overused.

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The only thing I'm bothered is how DEEN underplays the novel's descriptions. When the group was feeling from the Golden Butterflies in the chapel, I imagined many, many more butterflies, and a wave of them. Same as when Beatrice and the goats enter Natsuhi's room- the VN says the room was turned into shades of gold, but in the anime, I can only see a dozen butterflies flying above the witch's furniture.

This is certainly true, but then again there's no way to compete with those long, detailed descriptions and the power of imagination...at least not without twice the budget this adaptation probably has.

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Regardless, really nice episode. They could've started it a bit earlier, but major props for worldenddominator in the end.

Yeah, I wished they had spent their time a little more wisely too, since that song is such a great listen.

Next week should be very interesting, provided that the studio doesn't stumble in the process. The current episode was nevertheless good enough for my tastes.

General:
Pacing - Still good, it wasn't nearly as slow as the last episode thankfully.
Voices - Loved Hitoshi Bifu (Gohda) in this episode. I also liked Beelzebub's voice, even though she was only there for a short time. Ohara is still good, but sometimes I think she kind of overdid it I think she's having tons of fun.
Music - Dominator was kept, thankfully, albeit it was used for a very short time. I think it would have worked better when Shannon was being attacked by the golden butterflies, but that might not have worked since once they got to Natsuhi's room there was any sense of urgency until they heard Beatrice's voice. I liked the choices overall.
Art - Good. I really liked Maria's facial expressions, for once, and Gohda was done great too. Although only thing I don't get is why they made Shannon's eyes bulging in the scene when George is trying to open the box and she's watching him. I mean what, it looks so weird

Pros:
-Mostly kept everything intact (which scene did they remove?)
-Shannon was handled well, although it was weird how she went from crying to normal in almost an instance.
-Poor Battler ;_;
-Genji talking to Rosa was really good. I felt a sense of tension and almost pity from the others on him, as he was forced to turn over the master key he was trusted with to Rosa.

Cons:
-The way the episode ended.
-Still think they should have shown Beelzebub coming straight through the door instead of just outside of it.

Overall:
This episode was good, but now I fear for the finale episode. There is a lot of things to put in and I'm worried they'll go at a super fast pace to accomplish getting everything in. But besides that worry, which I can save for next week, I'll give this episode an 8/10.

+ OH MAGICAL GOHDA CHEF YOU NEVER FAIL TO MAKE ME SMILE
+ Battler's breakdown, and the following scene with Beato, were spectacular. Already favorites, maybe in the whole anime.
+ Rosa was awesome, and Maria less creepy
+ MOE SHANNON IS MOE
+ Genji=Badass
+ I love how Beato's just like "Wazzup bitches, I has goats." She's epic.
+ George was so...COOL for some reason. xD
+ Beelzebub is awesome, her "Kawaii!" made me laugh so hard.

"I'll make you my favorite furniture" and "I'll love you so much" taken out? I didn't watch the raw from start ---- finish.

I think those extra red texts have been removed. It's a loss, but given the time, they wouldn't have been able to fit everything good in.

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Good episode as the emotions are back. Shannon lacked in this category though (she fell into her knees in the VN iirc), just because she want back to normal worried face after her supposed breakdown. Battler wins this one though with his own breakdown. And Rosa's reaction after the servants leave really make you cringe.

Next scene has the chapel chase scene. Like a few said, I expected more butterflies. Maybe in the DVD? Budget-wise it would have been consuming. Props for worldenddominator even though played a bit short.

The way they ended the episode, I wonder how they'll fit everything else if the next episode is the last. I'm expecting the next episode to be a bit rushed, but I hope they deliver it well.

Hand scene... It's been a while since I found this anime scary. (It's fine as a comedy too though...)
And then there were the goat (*huge laugh*) and moving key (funny, UmiNeko quality).
Though Beezlebub, huh... The only thing I can think of is the one in Night Wizard.

Goutaaaaaaaaaaaa! It was fun while he was alive. With his panicking.

It's also been a while since Maria stopped making hilarious facial distortions and looked like a cute little girl for once. Well, she still made one or two this episode.

Phew... I was worried the sponsors would be dull again, but they reversed the scene at the end...
The flying words are hard to read and entertaining as ever though. (Just scroll them normally, animator...) Circling, flying... What's next... *goes to Powerpoint*

As interesting as ever. <--overall opinion

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hmm. I wonder if it's just me or beato's laughing scene has been more and more well-done recently while they're trying to reduce Maria's facial distortion scene...
Ohara has done a really good job at making Beato's laughing sound which fits to her face. But i wonder why they didn't show Beezlebub's full face, is it because she was supposed to be thrown through the door?

hmm. I wonder if it's just me or beato's laughing scene has been more and more well-done recently while they're trying to reduce Maria's facial distortion scene...
Ohara has done a really good job at making Beato's laughing sound which fits to her face. But i wonder why they didn't show Beezlebub's full face, is it because she was supposed to be thrown through the door?

I think her laugh has gotten more insane sounding in the last couple episodes Definitely surpassing Satsuki-san's Shmion laugh.

-Pacing was... slower than I imagined. I'm worried about next episode
-GOHDA WHY SO AMAZING
-Needs moar butterflies.
-The 'getting to Natsuhi's room' part wasn't how I imagined it at all. In the VN I thought the scene was incredibly tense and urgent, yet in the anime it had calmed down a lot.
-Beato's cackle just keeps getting more and more epic.
-I squealed at the kiss on the cheek. whysocute ;;;
-lol, DEEN.